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    Posted 04 Sep 2024

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    Kenya (Capital: Nairobi)

    Recently, 3rd edition of Joint Defense Cooperation Committee meeting between India and Kenya was held in New Delhi. 

    A map of Eastern Africa highlighting Kenya. The capital, Nairobi, is marked with a star. Surrounding countries include Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania. The map also shows the Indian Ocean to the East of Kenya.

    Political Features

    • Located in Eastern Africa.
    • Neighboring Countries: Somalia (Northeast), Ethiopia (North), South Sudan (Northwest), Uganda (East), Tanzania (South).
    • Maritime border: Indian Ocean to the East.
    • UNEP and UN-HABITAT are headquartered in Nairobi.

    Geographical Features

    • Almost bisected horizontally by the Equator.
    • Major Lakes: Lake Turkana, Lake Victoria (shared by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda), etc.
    • Major Rivers: Athi/Galana, Tana, Mara, etc.
    • Mountain ranges: Aberdare Range, Mau Escarpment, etc.
    • Highest point: Mount Kenya (second highest in Africa).
    • Tags :
    • UNEP
    • Kenya
    • Nairobi
    • Lake Victoria
    • UN-HABITAT
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